What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc?
Lauren Chadwick
Calls for more testing amid rising infant syphilis cases in the US
The CDC said "increasing rates of syphilis among babies reflect a failure of the US health system".
What to know about the bleeding virus detected in French ticks
Authorities said that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was detected for the first time in southern France this month. Here's what we know.
EU asks Chinese online sales site for information on fake medicines
The EU’s executive has sent a request for information from the Chinese site as part of its investigatory powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
European officials extend ban on Meta's behavioural advertising
Privacy officials said they were concerned about the illegal processing of personal data by Meta.
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'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody
Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success.
Sepsis taking too many lives due to hospital failings - UK ombudsman
Despite progress, UK hospitals continue to make the same mistakes on sepsis, the ombudsman said.
Nappy packaging in Europe shows unsafe infant sleeping images
A new study has revealed that a high number of baby nappy packaging shows unsafe infant sleeping practices.
‘We’re so close’ to eradicating polio but challenges remain
Poliomyelitis, an untreatable but preventable disease, is only endemic in two countries globally but many believe it could be eradicated.
France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines
France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.
Scientists develop eye implants that could treat diabetes
A 3D-printed, microscale implant in the eye that uses pancreatic cells could help to treat diabetes and other diseases.
Fake Ozempic pens identified in European countries, EU regulators warn
Ozempic is a diabetes medicine that has been in high demand.
Foxconn and Nvidia team up to build 'AI factories', CEOs say
Two large multinationals are planning to run artificial intelligence (AI) factories to train robots and self-driving cars.
'We feel harassed’: Doctors in France protest working conditions
General practitioners in France say they have too much administrative work and that patients can’t find a primary care doctor. They are going on strike on October 13.
New €1 billion funding partnership for polio eradication launched
The EU, European Investment Bank (EIB), and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aim to contribute funding for global polio eradication.
Growing drugs shortage is leaving pharmacists and patients in the dark
Shortages of common older medicines are increasing. Experts say it’s in part because pharmaceutical companies are de-incentivised from producing them.
From mRNA to attoseconds: The discoveries behind the 2023 Nobel prizes
The scientific discoveries behind the 2023 Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry are impacting how we live our lives.
COVID in Europe: Vaccine booster campaigns start as cases rise
COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are rising in Europe. Here’s a look at some of the plans for vaccination across the continent.
'Empty labour': Is skiving off work at the office unavoidable?
Researchers have looked at the moments of the day when employees are not working in the office. Does it mean our modern labour system isn’t as productive as we think?
Could AI help to scenario plan for a Disease X pandemic?
Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics.
Musk’s X appears to scrap election misinformation reporting feature
An Australian organisation says that the social media platform X no longer has an election misinformation reporting feature in the country just weeks before an important referendum.
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